Friends of the Kernersville Library

Friends Past

The Kernersville Friends of the Library is a chartered non-profit organization of
volunteers who have joined together to promote the development of programs, resources
and services that enhance the library as an informational, educational and cultural
center for the community it serves. Friends of the Library help raise funds for
special books and periodicals as well as computer hardware and software, and more
such as:

Providing scholarships for library science students in degree programs

Conducting fund raising activities such as sales of tote bags, T-shirts and note
cards and offerings of donated books.

The Kernersville Friends group has been helping the library for decades and received
its non-profit status in the 1980’s.

Friends Now

The Friends are a dynamic group interested in working with the diverse population
of Kernersville and the many patrons of the Kernersville Library. Did you know this
branch has the most registered users (28,589) of all Forsyth County branch libraries
outside of the main (Central) library in Winston-Salem?

In January 2009,

Kernersville, had a circulation of over 23,000 (#3 in the system), which was up
9.9%

Computer use at the Kernersville library was up 5.4%

The number of public programs increased over 33%

The door count was fourth highest with 11,480 people visiting in January

This past year we welcomed our new librarian, Carolyn Woods, revised the ongoing
book “sale” system, upgraded the overnight book return caddy, purchased a children’s
activity center and early literacy station, ordered a new table and chairs as well
as book trucks and a computer desk, created a work area for wireless internet access
users, and implemented a staff debit card system to support library staff supply
needs.

Friends Future

2009 is an opportunity for Kernersville’s Friends of the Library. We will continue
our financial support for the Library as we look for ways to grow our membership
activities and base

Friends Funds

Taxes alone do not cover all of the operating costs of public libraries. They cover
only the basic expenses of operating a library. Entering the usage numbers for January,
the library use value calculator * returns a value of $1,033,884.00 for the circulation,
reference, program, and computer services provided by the Kernersville branch for
its patrons.

In the most recent fiscal year, Kernersville’s FOL had deposits of over $14,000
primarily from money received from donated books, a grant, and membership dues.
Disbursements were almost $10,000, with 70% of the funds going for books, books
on tape, and children’s programs.

Friends Fun

There are lots of opportunities to volunteer with the Kernersville Branch Library
. . .

Book Sales

Membership Drives

Special Children's Programs

Library Exhibits

Noon Book Club

Fund Raising Projects

Helping with the Annual Banquet and other events

Executive Board Leadership

And a host of other activities

We Need Your Support

If you have the time, we encourage you to volunteer. If your time is limited, we
still need your support. Your tax-deductible donation helps us to enhance the resources
of our library.

How can you become a Friend of the Library?

It’s easy to become a Friend of the Library. Just click the link below to print
and complete the membership form, then mail it in or drop it off at the library’s
check out desk. Membership levels start as low as $5. Membership terms run from
April through March. All members are invited to the annual Friends of the Library
banquet, held in April. Members may also register for the Friend’s email newsletter,
informing them of upcoming events.